The APTOS (Anti PTOS) method, a face lift application that has recently gained great popularity in our country, was developed by a doctor named Marlen Sulamanidze in Russia in 1991. “Aptos” means “ This application, also known worldwide as "Feather Lift" and "Thread", is used in Turkish literature with terms such as "suspension", "herringbone rope" or "paper clipping"
Face lift, brow lift, face lift with Aptos in this age range where the sagging and loosening of the face, which is at the beginning level and shows itself in small amounts, especially in middle-aged patients, and occurs as a result of signs of aging, is at a minimum level. operations are implemented. As a result of these applications, it offers the opportunity to be combined with different aesthetic applications in cases such as sagging that may occur in later ages.
Procedures such as pulling up the fat pads in the middle area and neck stretching can be applied within the scope of the suspension method. The suspension method can also be applied easily 3 days after botox applications on the forehead. Again, these applications can be combined with different aesthetic operations.
This technique is based on the hanging process with ropes that are specially developed for use in the application and have protrusions in opposite directions. These threads are made of polypropylene material, which is frequently preferred in operations and lasts a lifetime since it cannot be absorbed by the body. This procedure, which is performed in a short time between 15 and 20 minutes, is performed by subjecting the patients to local anesthesia. After the operation, the suspended locations are subjected to the suspension support process with tapes and this process continues for 3 or 5 days. After the operation, the patient can go home immediately, depending on his preference. In order to reduce the edema that occurs after the operation, ice application for 2 hours is recommended for the patient.
Since there is no incision on the body and the procedure is performed by passing stitches through the needle during the operation, there is no problem of leaving any scars. During the operation, the threads are removed superficially. It is possible to experience some complications such as a decrease in the stretching effect or the protrusion of the thread ends. If the patient wishes, it is possible to remove the threads with a simple intervention.
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